Medical Technologist / MLT / Lab Technician - Full time Evenings, $5000 Sign-on Bonus

Posted:
6/11/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Euclid, Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

Medical Technologist / MLT / Lab Technician - Full time Evenings, $5000 Sign-on Bonus

                        

Location

Euclid

                    

Facility

Euclid Hospital

                     

Department

Lab Administration-Euclid Hospital

                      

Job Code

E22000

                     

Shift

Evenings

                       

Schedule

3:00pm-11:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team at Euclid Hospital where you will work with talented caregivers to provide world-class care. As an organization dedicated to the well-being of both employees and patients, Euclid Hospital prioritizes restoring the body, mind and spirit with advanced technology and treatment. We have been committed to caring for the community for over 70 years and continue to serve, treating our patients as family on a day-to-day basis.  


As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will be performing and demonstrating an understanding of laboratory testing and technical and procedural problem solving. Working closely with our collaborative team, you will determine and communicate test results through monitoring standards, quality control, reference ranges, specimen requirements, and more.

Your primary duties will include but are not limited to: 

Following and documenting all laboratory quality control policies, activities, instruments, and maintenance performed. 

Performing laboratory testing while following correct policies. 

Recommending solutions and improvements. 

Identifying and reporting problems that may affect test performance or results to supervisor. 

 
The Ideal caregiver is someone who: 

Shows strong critical thinking skills. 

• Comes prepared and willing to learn daily. 

Can work under minimal supervision and show decisive judgement. 

Works well in stressful situations. 

Currently is certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) or eligible preferred. 


The position also offers flexibility in hours and working closely with a diverse team of caregivers to gain knowledge and experience. This position is good for someone who is looking to educate themselves for the next step in their laboratory career. 


At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 

 

This role is on evening shift 3pm-11:30pm and includes working every 3rd weekend (Saturday and Sunday) 6pm-6am.  You will also work 2 holidays per year.

Cleveland Clinic is offering a $5,000 sign on bonus (external new hires).

Diploma and transcripts must be provided prior to interviewing. Education will be verified. Education completed outside of the USA requires diploma & transcripts translated into English and proof of foreign equivalency from World Education Services (WES.org).

**Please upload these documents along with your resume when you apply.**

We will hire our clinical laboratory testing personnel in 3 different job titles based on educational background:

  • Medical Technologist (MT/MLS)
  • Med Lab Technician (MLT)
  • Lab Technician IV

Job Responsibilities:

  • Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
  • Performs laboratory testing in a compliant manner.
  • Maintains regulatory knowledge and awareness as it pertains to specific job duties.
  • Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
  • Assumes responsibility for and takes action regarding any quality control or quality assurance issues as it pertains to specific job duties.
  • Maintains instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
  • Assumes responsibility for good documentation practices and maintains clear and legible records.
  • Performs proficiency testing in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations i.e. analyze proficiency survey sample in the same manner as a patient specimens, no communication with other CLIA laboratories, complete record retention and accurate documentation and result reporting.
  • Assumes responsibility for participation in continuing education, professional development and required annual competency assessment.
  • Follows the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
  • Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director.
  • Exercises good judgment, analytical and problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
  • Recommends solutions and improvements.
  • Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
  • May function in an educator and provides instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and the application of laboratory test protocols to students, employees, residents, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Competencies (Complexity of Work):

  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Requirements:

  • Physical demands include: Visual acuity to study specimens under a microscope.
  • Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation and tones.
  • Fine motor skills and manual dexterity to handle specimens and lab equipment required to process specimens and repair equipment.
  • May be required to stand for long periods of time.
  • Light lifting may be required.
  • May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Requirements per job title are as follows:

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Education: Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from a four-year college or university.

OR

Meets the CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel grandfathering clauses. See Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, §493.1489(b)(3), §493.1489(b)(4), §493.1489(b)(5), §493.1491 Standards; High Complexity Testing Personnel Qualifications.

Work Experience: None Required

MED LAB TECHNICIAN (MLT)

Education: Associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.

OR

Have education and training equivalent to associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution per CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel. See Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, §493.1489(b)(2)(ii) Standard; High Complexity Testing Personnel Qualifications.

Work Experience: None Required

LAB TECHNICIAN IV

Education: Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from a four-year college or university is required.

OR

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university AND have education and training equivalent to high complexity testing personnel per CLIA. See Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42 §493.1489(b)(2)(ii) Standard; High Complexity Testing Personnel Qualifications.

Work Experience: None Required

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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